Chiropractic is a health care profession that treats back pain, neck pain, sciatica, joint problems, sprains, strains, osteoarthritis, herniated discs and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. A
Chiropractor does not prescribe drugs or surgery but traditionally relies on a variety of manual therapies, including spinal manipulation and mobilisation, to improve function and provide pain relief for patients. Besides helping to relieve pain, chiropractic care can also help reduce inflammation.
While chiropractic adjustments of the joints are commonly associated with this profession, doctors of chiropractic are not just limited to manipulation of the spine. Many evidence-based
chiropractic treatments that are part of modern chiropractic care, include but are not limited to the use of physiologic therapeutics like ultrasound, electrical nerve stimulation, cold laser, ESWT and traction, acupuncture and dry needling, and the incorporation of home exercises, nutrition and postural advice for self-management strategies.
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Chiropractor Care, practitioners will readily refer patients to the appropriate health care provider when chiropractic care is not suitable for the patient’s condition, or the condition warrants co-management in conjunction with other members of the health care team.
Treatment is very much a partnership between you and your chiropractor. Before your treatment starts, your chiropractor will explain to you clearly:
- what they found in the examination
- the treatment plan they propose and its duration
- the benefits and any significant risks associated with your condition and proposed treatment
- informed consent for treatment
- whether co-management with other healthcare providers or your GP will be necessary.
